Cancer Matters

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11 Million Strong

June 9, 2011

When I think of the word cancer, “celebration” is not the next word that immediately comes to mind. But, last Sunday, that’s exactly what cancer survivors at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center did. Cancer Survivors’ Day is an annual event that falls on the first Sunday in June. It’s a date recognized around the […]

Amy Mone ⋅ Issues & Perspectives, Survivorship Survivorship ⋅

A Cancer Prevention Diet

June 6, 2011

Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture replaced its traditional food pyramid with a new "plate icon" to help direct consumers on how to eat a healthy, balanced meal.  It turns out that an emphasis on fruits and vegetables can also be helpful in preventing cancer. In one segment of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer […]

admin ⋅ Issues & Perspectives, Prevention/Screening cancer prevention, diet, nutrition, vw ⋅

4 Tips to Reduce Hair Loss

June 2, 2011

Some types of chemotherapy damage cells that cause hair growth. For some patients, losing their hair is one of the most emotional and upsetting parts of undergoing treatment. The good news is that hair almost always grows back 2 to 3 months after chemo is over. Since it usually takes about one or two weeks […]

Michelle Potter ⋅ Issues & Perspectives, treatment hair loss ⋅

9 Tips for Managing Nausea

May 18, 2011

Nausea and vomiting can occur while getting chemotherapy, right after, or many hours or days later.  You’ll most likely feel better on the days you are not receiving chemo.  Here are 9 tips for managing your nausea: 1. Use a journal to record what causes your vomiting and nausea. Discuss this with your doctor or nurse. […]

Michelle Potter ⋅ Issues & Perspectives, treatment

What is Compassion? It’s a Nurse.

May 16, 2011

What is Compassion? It’s a Nurse. Compassion is defined as the awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve that suffering. It isn’t something that can be taught. Compassion comes from the heart and it’s a quality that sets apart our cancer nurses. Our nurses put patients first by providing outstanding […]

Amy Mone ⋅ Issues & Perspectives, Uncategorized nurses ⋅

Heather the Cancer Warrior

May 13, 2011

As an oncologist, I am continually astonished by the strength and determination patients bring to bear in their fight against cancer. One such patient - Heather Johnson - is a dedicated mom, a loving wife and a self-proclaimed cancer warrior. Heather decided early on in her fight with colon cancer that she would wage an […]

Evan Lipson ⋅ Issues & Perspectives, Patient Stories

When Cancer Empathy Runs Deep

May 11, 2011

***This post is written by Judith Minkove, editor of Inside Hopkins and senior writer at Johns Hopkins Medicine. On any given day, as many as 170 patients pour into Weinberg 2’s outpatient infusion center for cancer treatments or blood products. Another 100 come in for follow-up visits. One by one, patients are escorted back to one […]

admin ⋅ Issues & Perspectives, Uncategorized Oncology Nursing, vw ⋅

Appreciating Our Nurses

May 9, 2011

I read an article about a 10-year old boy who took all the money he had saved to purchase a Super Bowl ring from a retired NFL player. Imagine his delight to own such a rare commodity . I know grown men who would give up a limb for a trophy such as this . […]

Amy Sales ⋅ Issues & Perspectives, Uncategorized Oncology Nursing ⋅

Do’s and Don’ts for Diarrhea

May 5, 2011

Chemo can cause diarrhea because it harms your healthy cells that line the large and small bowel. It may also speed up food moving through your bowels. Diarrhea also can be caused by infections or drugs used to treat constipation. Here are a few dos and don’ts for managing diarrhea: Do drink 8 – 10 […]

Michelle Potter ⋅ Issues & Perspectives, treatment

Cancer Screening Tests Everyone Should Know

May 4, 2011

Kimmel Cancer experts frequently say that “the best way to cure cancer is to prevent it from ever occurring.”  Most experts agree that currently-available cancer screening tests have lead to a decline in cancer deaths.  Moreover, they allow cancers to be detected early, making more treatment options available to patients. Let me say up front, […]

Valerie Matthews-Mehl ⋅ Issues & Perspectives, Prevention/Screening Breast Cancer, Cancer Screening Tests, cervical cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer ⋅

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